<p>If you're really interested in international relations and you're fluent in another language, apply to Huntsman. If you're more interested in environmental science (or you're just not fluent in another language) then apply to the Vagelos LSM program. Both programs are offered by the College and Wharton, which means when you apply you can opt to be considered for either the College or Wharton in case you don't get into the joint program. So, in essence, it doesn't hurt you to apply to one of the joint programs as long as you're interested in what it has to offer.</p>
<p>I think you have a great chance at Penn. If you're not sure whether you'd prefer Wharton or CAS, maybe you should look into the Huntsman Program. The good thing about it is that you also choose one specific school (either Wharton or CAS) as your alternate, so if you're not accepted to Hunstman, you'll be evaluated for your alternate choice.
Good luck!</p>
<p>I'm kind of wary about Huntsman; I would wonder whether joint degrees at CAS and Wharton would invariably mean that I would do twice the work. Ah, well. I guess when you get opportunities like a dual-degree from a school like Penn you can't let your inhibitions get in the way.</p>
<p>Check out the website. They reduce the requirements for both schools so you can manage to get both degrees with extra time for electives.</p>
<p>I checked the website. Unfortunately, they recommend a language SAT II. I took the Spanish AP test, and was planning on taking the SAT II...but a lot of schools recommend math level 2 (so I did that instead). My friend who's really good at spanish only got 680. Besides that I really wanted to be over with standardized testing, since I'm taking the SAT for the second time tomorrow and I already took 3 SAT IIs.
I probably don't have much of a chance if I neglect Spanish, but I may apply to Huntsman anyway. I'm still unsure, anyway.</p>
<p>Maybe they have placement exams for Spanish?</p>
<p>Anyways, I'm assuming you're fluent in Spanish, as I am as well, and I took a Spanish SAT II test and got like 750? It's not hard, but the curve is quite harsh</p>
<p>Penn in general recommends a language SAT, but I think they really only do that for placement purposes. You really don't need to follow it -- A lot of people (most probably), including myself, were accepted without a language SAT II.</p>
<p>I hope you come to Penn. Philadelphia isn't quite as gentrified as Boston (yet) but it's a great city for college students.</p>
<p>Princeton is boooo-ring ;)</p>
<p>Yes, I'm fluent in Spanish, but I probably won't take the SAT II. I'm hoping for a 5 on the AP test anyway, even if that doesn't count for placement.</p>
<p>I probably won't have to worry about boooooring Princeton anyway, even if I do decide to apply. Penn is still my top choice. :-)</p>
<p>As of now, I plan on applying to Wharton for sure, and possibly (but not likely) Huntsman as well. Thanks all for the information!</p>
<p>You also mentioned Pepperdine. If you apply, I think you have a shot at getting the Regent's scholarship. Good luck!!</p>
<p>In a way, I don't actually WANT to be tempted by scholarships to west coast schools or even admission to Stanford on the gymnastics team - because I really really really want to go to the east coast (I think). Haha.</p>